Pringlea (Pringlea antiscorbutica)

Family: Brassicaceae or Cruciferae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Pringlea antiscorbutica is a . The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Leaves - raw or cooked. The root can be used as a horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) substitute. Horseradish is used as follows:- The grated root is used to make the condiment 'Horseradish sauce', this has a hot mustard-like flavour. — Leaves - raw or cooked.; The root can be used as a horseradish (Armoracia rusticana) substitute.; Horseradish is used as follows:- The grated root is used to make the condiment 'Horseradish sauce', this has a hot mustard-like flavour.; The sauce is best used uncooked or gently warmed, heating it will destroy the volatile oils that are responsible for its pungency.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)